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Japan Unemployment Holds at 2.5% Despite Worker Shortage
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Japan Unemployment Holds at 2.5% Despite Worker Shortage

Japan's 2025 jobless rate steady at 2.5% as labor force hits record 70 million. Women and seniors drive employment gains amid demographic decline.

January 30, 2026Read Article →
Cape Cod Chips Plant Closes After 45 Years
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Cape Cod Chips Plant Closes After 45 Years

Campbell's closes iconic Cape Cod chips factory in Hyannis, eliminating 49 jobs. Brand founded on Cape in 1980 will no longer be made there.

January 30, 2026Read Article →
Dow Lays Off 4,500 Workers as AI Adoption Increases
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Dow Lays Off 4,500 Workers as AI Adoption Increases

Dow eliminates 4,500 roles in $2B restructuring push. Chemical giant bets on AI after $2.4B annual loss as layoffs sweep corporate America.

January 30, 2026Read Article →
Walmart Pharmacy Workers Get Major Raise
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Walmart Pharmacy Workers Get Major Raise

Walmart promotes 3,000 pharmacy workers to team leads with up to 86% pay increase. No degree required and certification is free.

January 30, 2026Read Article →
Amazon AI Push Triggers Mass Layoffs
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Amazon AI Push Triggers Mass Layoffs

Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs while pouring $125B into AI infrastructure. What this means for workers and the tech industry.

January 30, 2026Read Article →
Home Depot Cuts Jobs Ending Remote Work
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Home Depot Cuts Jobs Ending Remote Work

Home Depot eliminates 800 corporate positions and mandates five-day office return by April 6 as housing market freeze squeezes sales and 30% of companies end remote work.

January 29, 2026Read Article →
Sainsbury's Boosts Pay Above Inflation Rate Again
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Sainsbury's Boosts Pay Above Inflation Rate Again

Sainsbury's raises hourly pay 5% to £13.23 nationally starting March 2026, marking 42% wage growth over five years for 118,000 employees following strong Christmas sales.

January 29, 2026Read Article →
Ocean City Hosts Annual Job Fair Friday
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Ocean City Hosts Annual Job Fair Friday

Ocean City job fair February 21 offers free access to lifeguard, police, bus driver, and public works positions at Roland E. Powell Convention Center from 9 a.m. to noon.

January 29, 2026Read Article →
Pinterest Cuts Workforce Betting on AI Future
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Pinterest Cuts Workforce Betting on AI Future

Pinterest slashes 15% of its 5,200-strong workforce citing AI transformation. The $35M-$45M restructuring eliminates 780 jobs as stock falls 9% on investor concerns.

January 29, 2026Read Article →
Biopharma IT Jobs Face Fiercest Competition
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Biopharma IT Jobs Face Fiercest Competition

IT professionals battled 6.8 applications per job in 2025—the toughest competition in biopharma—as 42,700 layoffs flooded the market while postings declined year-over-year.

January 29, 2026Read Article →
Major Companies Slash Jobs as Economy Tightens
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Major Companies Slash Jobs as Economy Tightens

Amazon cuts 16,000 roles, UPS plans 30,000 layoffs, and Tyson closes Nebraska plant affecting 3,200 workers as inflation hits 2.7% and US adds just 50,000 jobs in December.

January 29, 2026Read Article →
Amazon Cuts 16000 Jobs in Global Restructuring
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Amazon Cuts 16000 Jobs in Global Restructuring

Amazon eliminating up to 16,000 corporate jobs globally starting January 2026, targeting AWS, retail, Prime Video, and HR teams as part of AI-driven restructuring.

January 28, 2026Read Article →
ASML Cuts 1700 Jobs Despite Record Profits
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ASML Cuts 1700 Jobs Despite Record Profits

ASML announces 1,700 job cuts targeting leadership while posting record $11.5B profit in 2025. AI-driven chip demand fuels growth as company streamlines operations.

January 28, 2026Read Article →
Texas Leads Nation in Job Growth
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Texas Leads Nation in Job Growth

exas added 195,600 jobs in 2025, leading all US states with 1.3% growth rate. Tech and healthcare sectors drive expansion in Austin, Dallas, and Houston metros.

January 28, 2026Read Article →
Amazon Accidentally Announces AWS Layoffs Early
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Amazon Accidentally Announces AWS Layoffs Early

Amazon prematurely sent layoff notification to AWS employees via mistaken email signed by VP Colleen Aubrey. Project Dawn cuts affect US, Canada, Costa Rica workers.

January 28, 2026Read Article →
xAI Hiring Hindi and Bengali Speakers to Train Grok AI
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xAI Hiring Hindi and Bengali Speakers to Train Grok AI

xAI seeks native Hindi and Bengali speakers to train Grok AI chatbot. No experience needed, remote work, pays up to $65/hour. Apply now to shape AI's future.

January 19, 2026Read Article →
AI Reshapes Engineering Careers as Traditional Programming Jobs Drop 27.5%
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AI Reshapes Engineering Careers as Traditional Programming Jobs Drop 27.5%

Traditional programmer employment fell 27.5% since 2023 while AI engineer roles surge 143%. Engineering careers shift from routine coding to AI integration, systems design, and specialized expertise.

January 19, 2026Read Article →
2026 Job Market Faces Headwinds as Growth Slows to 0.5% Amid AI and Tariffs
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2026 Job Market Faces Headwinds as Growth Slows to 0.5% Amid AI and Tariffs

New Hampshire economist Brian Gottlob warns job growth could drop to 0.5% in 2026, down from 1%, as AI adoption, tariffs, and low consumer confidence create challenging conditions for job seekers.

January 19, 2026Read Article →
Microsoft Hiring Senior Energy Managers for Asia Datacenter Expansion
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Microsoft Hiring Senior Energy Managers for Asia Datacenter Expansion

Microsoft seeks three Senior Energy Program Managers in Australia and Singapore to manage datacenter power demands, sustainability strategies, and energy purchase agreements for AI and cloud expansion.

January 19, 2026Read Article →
Video Game Industry Layoffs Hit 6,000 Jobs But AI Not Primary Cause
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Video Game Industry Layoffs Hit 6,000 Jobs But AI Not Primary Cause

Video game industry eliminates 6,000 positions globally driven by inflation and post-pandemic adjustments, not AI automation. Studios still hiring for AI/ML and cloud gaming roles.

January 19, 2026Read Article →
Employers Adopt Cautious Hiring Strategy for 2026 Amid AI Uncertainty
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Employers Adopt Cautious Hiring Strategy for 2026 Amid AI Uncertainty

Employers approach 2026 hiring cautiously with 5% unemployment and 1.5% GDP growth. AI adoption creates uncertainty as companies navigate skills gaps and workforce strategy

January 16, 2026Read Article →
Citigroup Plans More Layoffs as 20,000 Job Cut Strategy Continues
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Citigroup Plans More Layoffs as 20,000 Job Cut Strategy Continues

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser signals additional job cuts as bank pursues plan to eliminate 20,000 positions by 2026, reducing workforce to 180,000 despite 66% share surge

January 16, 2026Read Article →
FEMA Plans Major Workforce Cuts Amid Disaster Recovery Challenges
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FEMA Plans Major Workforce Cuts Amid Disaster Recovery Challenges

FEMA proposes eliminating 50% of workforce by not renewing thousands of contract worker positions despite ongoing disaster recovery operations. Legal challenges likely over capacity concerns.

January 16, 2026Read Article →
Dollywood Hiring 120+ Positions for 2026 Season With Full Benefits
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Dollywood Hiring 120+ Positions for 2026 Season With Full Benefits

Dollywood launches 2026 hiring with 120+ positions from ride operators to electricians. Perks include healthcare center, tuition-free education, and 90% annual retention rate.

January 16, 2026Read Article →
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